Fourth California Prison Fails Health Review; 7 Passed TestFebruary 22, 2016(AP) - California's inspector general is giving a failing grade to medical care at a fourth prison as the state tries to regain responsibility after a decade of federal control.
State GovernmentAnalyst: California Governor's Prison Plan May Save MillionsFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - A new analysis says Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed ballot initiative to reduce the state's prison population may save state and local governments millions of dollars.
Former LA Sheriff Lee Baca Pleads Guilty To Making False StatementsFebruary 10, 2016In a plea deal, Baca admitted he lied when he said he didn't know anything about efforts to obstruct an FBI probe into corruption and abuse in his department.
State GovernmentWrongful Compensation Could RiseSeptember 9, 2015(AP) - Ex-prisoners who were wrongfully convicted would be eligible for larger restitution payments from the state under a bill gaining the Assembly's endorsement.
State GovernmentBill Tags Sex Offenders Who Remove Location-Tracking DevicesSeptember 3, 2015(AP) - Sex offenders who willfully remove their location-tracking devices would face up to three years in state prison under a bill sent to Gov. Jerry Brown.
State GovernmentState Agrees To Solitary Confinement ReformsSeptember 1, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia has agreed to overhaul how it uses solitary confinement in state prisons. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Inmates Trained To Train Service DogsAugust 26, 2015 | Rich IbarraSome California prison inmates are getting special training behind bars. Rich Ibarra reports they're learning to train service dogs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
One Inmate Dead And Five Injured After Prison RiotAugust 12, 2015UPDATE: 11:15 p.m. - Dead inmate identified. Corrections officials say one inmate is dead and five others have been taken to an outside hospital to be treated for stab wounds after a riot Wednesday afternoon at California State Prison, Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPilot Program Funds Arts Classes In California PrisonsJuly 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceEighteen California state prisons will have arts programs for a second year. One of those prisons is the California State Prison, Sacramento, also known as “new Folsom.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Authorities Spending $8 Million To Reduce Prison OverdosesJune 22, 2015(AP) - Authorities are spending $8 million this year on efforts to reduce the number of California prison inmates who die of drug overdoses.
